TIPS TO PREVENT LEAD POISONING
There is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead can cause severe damage to our organs and it is particularly harmful to children.
To prevent lead poisoning:
-Avoid using lead-based products
-Renovate safely and seek expert advice on removing lead-based paint
-Avoid buying products, food, and medicine from unregulated sources
-Dispose electronics in designated bins
-Recycle old batteries properly
-Wash children’s hands and face after playing outside
-Check your drinking water for lead
-Remove shoes when you enter the house